They're abandoned gold medals all over the California desert, but most of them are not modern gold Mills like this one. This Mill closed in the mid-1990s when new law made it illegal to mine in this area. Now it's a popular destination for off-road enthusiasts. #abandoned #urbex | The Abandoned Project
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They're abandoned gold medals all over the California desert, but most of them are not modern gold Mills like this one. This Mill closed in the mid-1990s when new law made it illegal to mine in this area. Now it's a popular destination for off-road enthusiasts. #abandoned #urbex | The Abandoned Project
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Once a major source of iron ore in the California desert, this massive mining complex operated from the late 1940s through the early 1980s. It was built to supply raw material to a nearby steel mill, and at its peak, it supported a full company town—complete with homes, schools, and a hospital. When the mine closed in the early ’80s, the town was abandoned almost overnight. Today, crumbling buildings, rusted equipment, and the vast open pit remain as reminders of the region’s industrial boom—and
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Once a major source of iron ore in the California desert, this massive mining complex operated from the late 1940s through the early 1980s. It was built to supply raw material to a nearby steel mill, and at its peak, it supported a full company town—complete with homes, schools, and a hospital. When the mine closed in the early ’80s, the town was abandoned almost overnight. Today, crumbling buildings, rusted equipment, and the vast open pit remain as reminders of the region’s industrial boom—and
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